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F242 LJM

1988 Austin Mini

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 LJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,057 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,810 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 84,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 81,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,343 miles

slight play to n/s rear radious arm bearing

slight to o/s & n/s steering rack joints

Fail 20 Apr 2009 79,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play to n/s rear radious arm bearing

slight to o/s & n/s steering rack joints

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,416 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 71,416 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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F242 LJM is a 1988 Austin Mini in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F242 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F242 LJM is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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